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Arya Sharma
posted on 14 MayMy shock discovering Sohna's super area trap
Okay, I'll be honest — I completely underestimated how confusing this super area vs carpet area thing is. I'm looking at a 2BHK in Farukh Nagar, maybe Fortune Realty ka project. Builder quoted around ₹1.2 Cr, jo initially laga thik hai Sohna ke liye for a 2BHK. But then I saw the carpet area was so much less than the super area. Matlab, nearly 40% difference. Aisa lag raha hai like I'm paying for air! Is this normal ratio for projects around Sohna Road ya Farukh Nagar? How do you guys figure out if it's a fair deal, and can you even negotiate on this super area calculation? Meri toh samajh nahi aa raha. What's a good super area to carpet area ratio to look for?
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Dekho, super area is a reality of apartment living, you do pay for common amenities. But the key is the *extent* of that difference. 40% is definitely high for Farukh Nagar. A good approach is to calculate the effective price per sqft of usable carpet area and compare that across 2-3 different projects, not just by super area. Also, check if they are including things like external open spaces or just internal common areas in their super area calculation. What did the builder say when you asked about this 40% gap?
Fortune Realty ka track record bhi check kar lena. Sometimes, these developers with high super area differences also have project delays. Current market conditions in Gurugram are tough, builders are trying to push inventory. Don't rush into a decision just because of 'limited time offers'.
For Sohna projects, anything above 30% super to carpet area difference is a red flag. Try to find projects closer to 25%.
Yaar, same pinch! I was looking at a property near Badshahpur a couple of years back, and the builder quoted a super area that was almost 45% more than the carpet. It felt like they were selling me the common corridors and lift lobby twice! I walked away from that deal. How do you even trust these builders when they are so opaque about what you're actually paying for? Is there any RERA rule that caps this difference or makes it more transparent?
Bhai, RERA ne sirf transparency layi hai carpet area ki definition mein. Super area ka ghapla abhi bhi chalta hai. Mere ek dost ne Airport Road (Gurgaon side) par ek flat liya tha, wahan bhi 35% difference tha. He ended up paying for a lot of 'shared' space. The only way is to compare projects on a per sqft carpet area basis, not super area. That's the real cost you pay for usable space.
You're right about the opacity. RERA mandates carpet area disclosure, which is a big step, but the super area concept still leaves a lot of room for builders. It's more about industry standard practices than a strict legal cap.
No specific RERA cap on ratio, but they have to disclose it clearly now.
Bhai, you're not alone! This super area ghatiya cheez hai. Fortune Realty projects mein toh ye ratio aur bhi high dikhta hai. ₹1.2 Cr for a 2BHK with 40% difference sounds like a rip-off honestly. Especially in Farukh Nagar, which is still developing. I'd be very cautious.
Haan, Sohna Road par aisi high differences common ho gaye hain, but 40% is definitely on the higher side. Generally, 25-30% is considered acceptable, but even that is a lot. Negotiating on super area is tough, they usually have fixed calculations. Best bet is to focus on per sqft carpet area price.
Exactly! Builders play with these numbers too much. Sohna market is getting crazy.